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Great Lakes Eight releases All-Conference teams

ESCANABA -- The Great Lakes Eight East Conference has released its All-Conference teams for the 2026 season and here are the results.

Team of the Year: North Dickinson

Coach of the Year: Mike Christian, North Dickinson

Offensive Player of the Year: Nolan Ruleau, Sr. Stephenson;

Defensive Player of the Year: Jason Graham, Sr. North Dickinson;

All-Conference First Team:

Quarterback: Lane Olson, Sr. Rapid River;

Running Back: Joseph Thorbahn, Sr. Rapid River; Jason Graham, Sr. North Dickinson;

Wide Receiver: Trenton Kramer, Sr. North Dickinson; Brock Motto, Sr. Stephenson;

Offensive Hybrid: Caiden Crites, Sr. North Dickinson;

Offensive Line: Nolan Strahl, Sr. Stephenson; Mason Florinski, Jr. North Dickinson; Alex Shiverdecker, Sr. Rapid River;

Linebacker: Rowen Flath, Sr. Rapid River; Trent Kramer, Sr. North Dickinson;

Defensive Backs: Coen Smith, So. Rapid River; Brock Motto, Sr. Stephenson; Xavier Remer, Sr. North Dickinson;

Defensive Hybrid: Tobi Flemming, Sr. North Dickinson;

Defensive Line: Alex Shiverdecker, Sr. Rapid River; Brock Berquist, Sr. Stephenson; Nathan Connery, Sr. North Dickinson:

All-Conference Second Team:

Quarterback: Luke Grunland, Jr. North Dickinson;

Running Back: Coen Smith, So. Rapid River; Xavier Remer, Sr. North Dickinson;

Wide Receiver: Gavin Anderson, Sr. Stephenson; Tobi Flemming, Jr. North Dickinson;

Offensive Hybrid: Brennan Kee, Jr. Rapid River;

Offensive Line: Kaden Duerson, Sr. Rapid River; Parker Beal, So. Stephenson; Nathan Connery, Sr. North Dickinson;

Linebacker: Joseph Thorbahn, Sr. Rapid River; Lane Olson, Sr. Rapid River;

Defensive Backs:Brennan Kee, Jr. Rapid River; Hayden Kee, Jr. Rapid River; Jaden Thone, Sr. North Dickinson;

Defensive Hybrid: Gavin Anderson, Sr. Stephenson;

Defensive Line: Nolan Strahl, Sr. Stephenson; Mason Florinski, Jr. North Dickinson; Kohl Frisk, So. Rapid River;

Special Teams:

Kicker: Trent Kramer, Sr. North Dickinson;

Punter: Jason Graham, Sr. North Dickinson;

Return Specialist: Gavin Anderson, Sr. Stephenson;